Discover Quito’s cultural and historical treasures just steps from Casa Ecuatreasures. Set in the Historic Center, these landmarks are easy to reach on foot and reveal the city’s daily life and spirit.
Neo-Gothic landmark with panoramic tower views.
Presidential Palace, Cathedral and daily life in Quito Old Town.
Dazzling gold-leaf baroque interior.
UNESCO site with colonial architecture and cafés.
Pre-Columbian art in a restored colonial mansion.
Mercado Central and Ecuadorian fine aroma cacao.
Just beyond a quick walk, yet still close enough to reach easily by taxi, these highlights reveal the depth of Quito’s culture, art, and scenic beauty.
Colorful balconies, music and artisan workshops.
Hill crowned by the Virgin of Quito with panoramic views.
Textiles, wood carvings, jewelry and souvenirs.
Ascending Pichincha Volcano with Andes views.
Guayasamín’s monumental museum and tribute to humanity.
Monument marking the Equator near Quito.
(*) In Quito but further away — requires a longer transfer
Beyond Quito’s Historic Center, discover world-class destinations just a short drive away — indigenous markets, volcanic wonders, cloud forests and thermal springs.
Vibrant Andean textiles and crafts.
Turquoise lagoon surrounded by Andean rim.
Hummingbirds, orchids, waterfalls and misty canopy.
Snow-capped cone above Andean páramo landscapes.
The following images are used under Creative Commons licenses via Wikimedia Commons.
HERO 2
Quito Centro Histórico (Cúpulas de La Compañía) – Photo by Diego Delso – CC BY-SA 4.0 – via Wikimedia Commons
WALKING DISTANCE
Basílica del Voto Nacional (exterior) – Photo courtesy of our guests
Plaza Grande, Quito – Photo courtesy of our guests
Iglesia de La Compañía de Jesús (interior) – Photo by Diego Delso – CC BY-SA 4.0 – via Wikimedia Commons
Plaza de San Francisco, Quito – Photo by Diliff – CC BY-SA 3.0 – via Wikimedia Commons
Casa del Alabado Museum – Photo by Diego Delso – CC BY-SA 4.0 – via Wikimedia Commons
(Quito’s Flavors & Traditions – original photography, no attribution required)
SHORT STROLL
La Ronda, Quito – Photo by Diego Delso – CC BY-SA 4.0 – via Wikimedia Commons
(El Panecillo & Virgen of Quito – licensed image, no attribution required)
Mercado Artesanal, Quito – Photo by Diego Delso – CC BY-SA 4.0 – via Wikimedia Commons
(Quito Cable Car – licensed image, no attribution required)
Capilla del Hombre – Photo by Diego Delso – CC BY-SA 4.0 – via Wikimedia Commons
Mitad del Mundo Monument – Photo by Diego Delso – CC BY-SA 4.0 – via Wikimedia Commons
QUITO’S SURROUNDINGS
Otavalo Market – Photo by Viaja Primero Ecuador – CC BY 2.0 – via Wikimedia Commons
Quilotoa Lake – Photo by Diego Delso – CC BY-SA 4.0 – via Wikimedia Commons
Mindo Cloud Forest – Photo by Sebastian Bassi – CC BY-SA 2.0 – via Wikimedia Commons
Cotopaxi Volcano – Photo by Peter Burgess – CC BY-SA 2.0 – via Wikimedia Commons
